2011 Ford F-150 SVT Raptor - Blue Blaze

When modifying a truck, most owners feel that keeping the truck functional on- and off-road is priority number one. Casey Connell, a professional diving instructor from Redondo Beach, California, was no different, and being able to haul his dive gear to and from the water every day was key. However, he also wanted to be able to hit the trails on weekends, so he chose one of the most capable off-roading trucks on the market: an 2011 Ford F-150 SVT Raptor.

First and foremost, Casey wanted even more power out of the 6.2L SVT motor, so he turned to the mad scientists at Hennessey Performance in Lake Forest, California. To keep the Raptor completely reliable for his daily commute, Casey opted for the lower of the company's three power packages: the Velociraptor 475. This package features Hennessey's HPE air intake, long-tube stainless headers, high-flow cats, a handheld programmer, and a custom dyno tune, all of which yield 475 hp and 485 lb-ft of torque.

Casey also added a new set of flat-black Method Race wheels and BFGoodrich All-Terrain tires, giving the Ford a tough stance on its Fox Racing suspension. He also had flat-black vinyl strips applied to the hood, fenders, and rocker panels by SkinzWraps in Woodland Hills, California. Nighttime visibility was improved by way of Spyder Auto projector headlights, LED taillights, and a full array of Rigid Industries LED lightbars. Finally, Line-X bedliner was sprayed in the bed to protect the paint from everyday abrasions.